Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee
Recommendation 9
9
Deferred
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The Government offers support on childcare options: notably, the Childcare Choices website and via Jobcentre...
Conclusion
The Government offers support on childcare options: notably, the Childcare Choices website and via Jobcentre Plus Work Coaches. DWP told us that Work Coaches receive training in advising UC claimants on their childcare options, but our evidence suggests further work is needed. We also heard that currently, UC claimants referring to the Childcare Choices webpage are often directed back to general information on Universal Credit, as the information on the webpage is not sufficient.
Government response summary AI-generated
The Department states it does not have any jurisdiction to work with childcare providers and therefore, does not intend to consult with providers, as the regulation of childcare lies solely within the DfE remit. The current system of paying childcare costs on receipt of actual costs paid protects the claimant from getting into debt.
Paragraph Reference:
75
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 31 March 2023. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗